Antique 1880 Wilcox Silver-Plated Caviar or Butter Dish with Glass Insert
Antique 1880 Wilcox Silver-Plated Caviar or Butter Dish with Glass Insert
Couldn't load pickup availability
Wilcox Silver Plate Co. quadruple-plate covered butter or caviar dish, Meriden, Connecticut, marked with a patent date of December 7, 1880, and model number 3213. The domed lid carries a cast floral band and an ornate finial, twin side handles flank the body, and the inner dish is etched with birds and foliage. The original glass insert is present. The dish sits on a pierced stand that allows ice or heat to be placed beneath, depending on what is being served. A complete example from one of the leading American silverplate houses of the period.
Good condition for its age with light surface wear consistent with use. The etched interior retains strong detail with minor oxidation in some recessed areas. The lid fits securely and the finial is firmly attached. The glass insert is intact with no chips or cracks. Expected surface patina and subtle plate wear are present. Hinges and handles are sturdy and the dish sits level.
Shipping & Returns
All antique and vintage items are shipped from our warehouse in Bluffdale, Utah. Each piece is carefully packed by hand using archival materials and custom crating when necessary.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on the size and weight of the item. Local pickup is available at the AMD Warehouse.
Furniture is the exception. Because of size and weight, furniture shipping is quoted separately rather than calculated at checkout. Send a DM on Instagram or email austynmariedesign@gmail.com for a quote, or arrange your own shipping from the warehouse.
All sales of antique and vintage items are final due to their unique, one-of-a-kind nature. Illuminé candles and The Collector's Guide may be returned within 14 days of delivery if unopened and in original condition.
If your piece arrives damaged, please photograph the damage immediately (including packaging), contact us within 48 hours at austynmariedesign@gmail.com, and do not discard any packaging.
Important Info About Antique & Vintage
Every antique and vintage item we carry has lived a life before arriving in your home. These are not factory-made products. They are objects with history, character, and the marks of time.
Age-appropriate wear, patina, minor imperfections, and signs of previous use or repair are inherent to antique and vintage items and are not considered defects. These characteristics are part of what makes each piece unique and are often what give it its beauty and value.
We describe the condition of each piece as accurately as possible in the listing. If you have specific questions about a piece before purchasing, please reach out. We are always happy to provide additional photos or details.
Colors may appear slightly different on screen due to monitor settings and photography lighting. We do our best to represent each item accurately.
Descriptions, dates, attributions, materials, and measurements are provided in good faith and reflect our best assessment based on research, physical examination, and the information available to us. Antique and vintage pieces often carry incomplete or unverifiable histories. Where a detail is an assessment rather than a confirmed fact, it is identified as such. Measurements are approximate. All items are sold as-is, with the photographs and condition report governing.
